STS-132 Atlantis 14/5/10

ynotdu · 14-04-2010 11:41pm

thecommander wrote: »

Everything seems to be going to plan so far.

Hi thecommander,You have been looking for a good indicator of what You should do to optomise Your chance of seeing a Shuttle launch.The following has just been released on the NASA website{possible chance it could be superceeded by Obama's speech tomorrow or if the present problem on 131 in some way or the 132 payload difficulty ends up changing things}
ALL times are in CDT which means SIX hours have to be added here in Ireland{I know regulars already know that,but always have to bear in mind people who are brand new to it all}
As it stands May 3rd will help You decide what to do.
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NASA to Preview Final Scheduled Flight of Space Shuttle Atlantis

HOUSTON -- NASA will preview the next space shuttle mission, the final scheduled flight of space shuttle Atlantis, during a series of news briefings Monday, May 3, at NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston. NASA Television and the agency's Web site will broadcast the briefings live. Reporters will be able to ask questions from participating NASA locations.

Atlantis is targeted to launch May 14 on the STS-132 mission to the International Space Station. The shuttle will deliver the Russian-built Mini Research Module, also known as the Rassvet module, which means "dawn" in Russian, to the station. The flight also will deliver critical spare parts and cargo. Three spacewalks are planned during the 12-day mission. Following STS-132, two more shuttle flights remain scheduled.

Ken Ham will command Atlantis. Tony Antonelli is the pilot. They will be joined by Mission Specialists Steve Bowen, Michael Good, Garrett Reisman and Piers Sellers.

The schedule of briefings includes (all times CDT):
8 a.m. -- Program Overview
9:30 a.m. -- STS-132 Mission Overview
12:30 p.m. -- STS-132 Spacewalk Overview
1 p.m. -- STS-132 Crew News Conference

Stargate · 15-04-2010 2:02am

lord lucan wrote: »

Oh she does! I'll be sad to see her go. The way it's going i don't see STS-135 getting manifested so i'm treating STS-132 as her final hurrah.:(:(

Leo , lets see what happens over the next few days .

Beeker · 15-04-2010 9:12am

Stacking complete. Rollout to the pad due 20th.

thecommander · 15-04-2010 10:05am

ynotdu wrote: »

Hi thecommander,You have been looking for a good indicator of what You should do to optomise Your chance of seeing a Shuttle launch.The following has just been released on the NASA website.....

Thanks for that. So Monday 3rd May at 2pm is the tipping point then for the flights etc. I'll watch it live on Nasa TV and then start putting everything into motion. Nerve racking stuff, I'll have to try forget about it until then.

Casueway tickets are goign on sale next Wednesday 21st, going to apply and try get 2. If not, Ill book a tour that'll bring me out on a bus, seems to be a great viewing point.

Stargate · 15-04-2010 7:37pm

thecommander wrote: »

Thanks for that. So Monday 3rd May at 2pm is the tipping point then for the flights etc. I'll watch it live on Nasa TV and then start putting everything into motion. Nerve racking stuff, I'll have to try forget about it until then.

Casueway tickets are goign on sale next Wednesday 21st, going to apply and try get 2. If not, Ill book a tour that'll bring me out on a bus, seems to be a great viewing point.

Best of luck thecommander , hope all your plans go well , bring us back a rock

Regards
Stargate

thecommander · 15-04-2010 9:12pm

Stargate wrote: »

Best of luck thecommander , hope all your plans go well , bring us back a rock

If I go, I'll keep you all updated here with progress etc. I plan on taking 2 cameras and a video camera so plenty of footage to be had.

Beeker · 15-04-2010 9:24pm

thecommander wrote: »

If I go, I'll keep you all updated here with progress etc. I plan on taking 2 cameras and a video camera so plenty of footage to be had.

You can be our new Leo Enright:D

Stargate · 15-04-2010 9:30pm

Beeker wrote: »

You can be our new Leo Enright:D

Hey Beeker theres only ONE Leo , i think thecommander should be known as " The Commander " or TC

lord lucan · 15-04-2010 9:49pm

Stargate wrote: »

Hey Beeker theres only ONE Leo , i think thecommander should be known as " The Commander " or TC

Stargate · 15-04-2010 9:51pm

lord lucan wrote: »

******** P E R F E C T *********** ;-)

thecommander · 15-04-2010 10:12pm

lord lucan wrote: »

It, its, its perfect.

Have to get my hands on one of them.

lord lucan · 15-04-2010 10:20pm

Here ya go: http://www.zazzle.com/the_commander_hat_red-148327720901548115

Stargate · 15-04-2010 11:42pm

lord lucan wrote: »

Here ya go: http://www.zazzle.com/the_commander_hat_red-148327720901548115

Tax Day Sale - 10.40% off ALL ORDERS!

Better Hurry before Obama cuts it !!!!!!

Beeker · 16-04-2010 9:41am

A quick overview of up comming events for 132

April 20 Rollout to Pad 39A
April 20 Crew at KSC for TCDT {terminal countdown demonstration test}
April 22 Launch pad Q & A
April 23 TCDT {terminal countdown demonstration test} to T-0
April 28 program Flight Readiness Review
May 03 Preflight briefings
May 05 executive Flight Readiness Review
May 10 crew to KSC for launch
May 11 countdown begins
May 14 19:29 {Irish time} Launch
May 16 Docking
May 23 Undocking
May 26 Landing {Time to be Determined}

thecommander · 16-04-2010 12:29pm

Beeker wrote: »

April 28 program Flight Readiness Review
May 03 Preflight briefings

Which of those is the main decider of launch date/time?

lord lucan · 16-04-2010 12:36pm

thecommander wrote: »

Which of those is the main decider of launch date/time?

The executive FRR on May 5th will be the final decision when an official date and time are set.

Beeker · 16-04-2010 12:36pm

thecommander wrote: »

Which of those is the main decider of launch date/time?

May 05 executive Flight Readiness Review. Thats the big one, it all hangs on this one.:)

thecommander · 16-04-2010 1:08pm

Thanks guys.

Beeker · 17-04-2010 9:23am

Payload canister moving to the pad.

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Beeker · 17-04-2010 9:35am

Payload canister at Pad 39A. Payload will wait until Atlantis arrives next week before being installed into her payload bay.

lord lucan · 17-04-2010 12:34pm

It'd be a shame if they had to delay Atlantis because of STS-134. The processing flow has been brilliant,they're flying along with having Atlantis ready for STS-132.

thecommander · 17-04-2010 12:46pm

lord lucan wrote: »

It'd be a shame if they had to delay Atlantis because of STS-134. The processing flow has been brilliant,they're flying along with having Atlantis ready for STS-132.

If they do I shall write a letter of complaint.

Beeker · 17-04-2010 2:57pm

thecommander wrote: »

If they do I shall write a letter of complaint.

I know it would be no good to you but I hate the speed at which these last few flights are going at. I would like time to savour each one and look forward to the next but everything is happening together with these last few. Pity they would only fly every six months or so.:(

lord lucan · 17-04-2010 3:03pm

Beeker wrote: »

I know it would be no good to you but I hate the speed at which these last few flights are going at. I would like time to savour each one and look forward to the next but everything is happening together with these last few. Pity they would only fly every six months or so.:(

I did feel like that but there'd be a certain element of dragging it out if they done that. I've got September in my head and once they go and come back safely then i'm happy.:)

Beeker · 17-04-2010 3:10pm

lord lucan wrote: »

I did feel like that but there'd be a certain element of dragging it out if they done that. I've got September in my head and once they go and come back safely then i'm happy.:)

You are right of course. It will be nice to have all 3 home safely and retired to museums wher we can get to see them all up close. {Mrs Beeker is not going to be pleased about that little pilgrimage:D}
I just don't want it all to end, it has been such a major part of my life since I was 13 that it will feel like a death to me:(

lord lucan · 17-04-2010 3:12pm

Beeker wrote: »

You are right of course. It will be nice to have all 3 home safely and retired to museums wher we can get to see them all up close. {Mrs Beeker is not going to be pleased about that little pilgrimage:D}
I just don't want it all to end, it has been such a major part of my life since I was 13 that it will feel like a death to me:(

I'll plan a little trip to see my baby Atlantis wherever she ends up. It'll be great to see her up close even if it'll be sad that she should be flying and not sitting in a museum.

lord lucan · 20-04-2010 12:23am

Atlantis getting ready to roll out.:):)

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Beeker · 20-04-2010 7:45am

Rollout was delayed due to lightning. New attempt at 23:00 Irish time tonight.

lord lucan · 20-04-2010 10:55am

Great panoramic shot of Atlantis(:)) in the VAB.

http://nasatech.net/STS-132VAB100419/

Stargate · 20-04-2010 7:30pm

lord lucan wrote: »

Atlantis getting ready to roll out.:):)

Every time i see those buildings jez they look bigger and bigger , savage size Leo

lord lucan · 20-04-2010 8:21pm

FAO TheCommander. Tickets onsale this thursday for launch viewing.

http://www.kennedyspacecenter.com/space-shuttle-launch-viewing-tickets.aspx?ic_campID=4&ic_pkw=GH_bmrs_STS132_Tickets_Apr10

thecommander · 20-04-2010 8:57pm

lord lucan wrote: »

FAO TheCommander. Tickets onsale this thursday for launch viewing.

http://www.kennedyspacecenter.com/space-shuttle-launch-viewing-tickets.aspx?ic_campID=4&ic_pkw=GH_bmrs_STS132_Tickets_Apr10

Already prebooked a bus tour that have tickets for causeway. They're more expensive but your guaranteed a spot. I'm still going to try for them, have a few people on standby to try aswell. Can cancel the tour if we do get them.

lord lucan · 20-04-2010 9:08pm

thecommander wrote: »

Already prebooked a bus tour that have tickets for causeway. They're more expensive but your guaranteed a spot. I'm still going to try for them, have a few people on standby to try aswell. Can cancel the tour if we do get them.

You're better off with the tour imo. I tried getting tickets online last november and causeway tickets were gone in seconds. Bought a KSC visitor centre viewing ticket as back up and ended up getting charged for 9!!!!

thecommander · 20-04-2010 9:20pm

lord lucan wrote: »

You're better off with the tour imo. I tried getting tickets online last november and causeway tickets were gone in seconds. Bought a KSC visitor centre viewing ticket as back up and ended up getting charged for 9!!!!

Really? Im staying in Titusville the night before and after so thought it was a bit of waste of money paying for transport when we're 90% of the way there already.

lord lucan · 20-04-2010 9:29pm

thecommander wrote: »

Really? Im staying in Titusville the night before and after so thought it was a bit of waste of money paying for transport when we're 90% of the way there already.

It's nearly quicker to get back to Orlando from KSC than it is to get to Titusville. Traffic is crazy on launch day. Thousands inside KSC and many more thousands at it's perimeter and Titusville and Cocoa Beach.

I found the tour was great,no stress involved,just had to turn up.:)

lord lucan · 20-04-2010 10:01pm

Beeker wrote: »

Rollout was delayed due to lightning. New attempt at 23:00 Irish time tonight.

Now delayed again until 11.00 Irish time tomorrow(Wednesday).

ynotdu · 21-04-2010 1:25am

lord lucan wrote: »

Great panoramic shot of Atlantis(:)) in the VAB.

http://nasatech.net/STS-132VAB100419/

another one to keep!:)

ynotdu · 21-04-2010 1:36am

Stargate wrote: »

Every time i see those buildings jez they look bigger and bigger , savage size Leo

Stargate since You are TOO modest to admit to it i will just have to Grass You up:D

The 'MY WEBSITE' link on SG's Sig is ALL his own work,including the links to Spaceflight!{needs a bit of maintanence and updating SG:)}

cheers!

lord lucan · 21-04-2010 11:43am

Here's another panoramic shot,up close with Atlantis.(Where's a love heart smilie when you want one?)

http://nasatech.net/STS-132VAB2_100419/

You can pan all around the high bay and up and down Atlantis!:)

lord lucan · 21-04-2010 11:44am

lord lucan wrote: »

Now delayed again until 11.00 Irish time tomorrow(Wednesday).

Between 12.30 and 13.00 now!

Beeker · 21-04-2010 12:09pm

lord lucan wrote: »

Between 12.30 and 13.00 now!

Yeah looks like Atlantis is trying to delay her last rollout, it's almost like she knows:(

Beeker · 21-04-2010 12:10pm

Beeker · 21-04-2010 12:11pm

Heres anotrher pan from the VAB:)

http://nasatech.net/STS-132VAB2_100419/

Beeker · 21-04-2010 12:17pm

Looks like they are going to wait until 23:00 tonight to try again.

Beeker · 21-04-2010 2:58pm

Rollout now delayed to 05:00 Thursday morning.

thecommander · 21-04-2010 4:20pm

Beeker wrote: »

Rollout now delayed to 05:00 Thursday morning.

Eating into the days now. Hopefully it wont delay it all.

Beeker · 21-04-2010 4:32pm

thecommander wrote: »

Eating into the days now. Hopefully it wont delay it all.

Should be OK, they have 1 day contingency still built into the flow. Fingers crossed:)

Beeker · 21-04-2010 4:45pm

Crew have arrived at the KSC for the TCDT {terminal countdown demonstration test}

Beeker · 21-04-2010 4:56pm

STS-132 payload inside the Payload Changout Room on Pad 39A waiting for the arrival of Atlantis.

ynotdu · 22-04-2010 4:50am

lord lucan wrote: »

Here's another panoramic shot,up close with Atlantis.(Where's a love heart smilie when you want one?)

http://nasatech.net/STS-132VAB2_100419/

You can pan all around the high bay and up and down Atlantis!:)

Absoulutly VAB fabulous LL.

Sorry but She ain't Yours:eek: {Sorry to break the news,She flirts with us ALL,the moody Mare:p:)}

May'be McGuyver could fix it that just You and her could sneak of to 'the lost City'together when She retires?:D

STS-132 Atlantis 14/5/10

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